Dusky Dolphin vs eastern quoll

Lagenorhynchus obscurus compared with Dasyurus viverrinus

Key Differences

• Dusky Dolphin is Least Concern while eastern quoll is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Dolphin	eastern quoll
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Dasyuridae
Genus	Lagenorhynchus	Dasyurus
Species	Lagenorhynchus obscurus	Dasyurus viverrinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Dolphin and eastern quoll share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Dusky Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

eastern quoll

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Dolphin	eastern quoll
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

eastern quoll

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.